Thanks for all the responses ... i guess this did produce some interesting discussion ... Well i tend to agree with the majority of responses and go with this lifeline .... with a meter main as described i should be able to run my 18' to the panel .... the inspector is comming by tomorrow to look at it and discuss it with me ... not sure if he was clear about it he could not give me a straight answer ... i will let you guys know what he says ... thanks again for all your input we will see what the verdict is .... as the saga continues